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Chapter 6/?
A month goes by and Liena is still on the road trying to get things together. She talks with Angel and Methos every few days. One time she even called Buffy just to find out if her father's doing OK. Every so often she wakes up gasping for breath as she dreams of Luca's death. Yet after all that she feels like she's returning to her old self.
One morning things take a strange turn. Liena awakens stretching her arms above her head as she lies there staring up at the ceiling. After a few moments she hops out of bed. Suddenly she is hit with a wave of dizziness and nausea she sits back down on the edge of the holding her head in her hands. "Whoa" she groans. "I must have gotten up too quick." Slowly she tries again to stand. Not getting dizzy she heads into the bathroom to brush her teeth. At the taste of the mint toothpaste she gags. Dropping the toothbrush she rushes over to the toilet just barely making it as she throws up. She leans over the toilet until her stomach is empty. Standing up she goes over to the sink and rinses out her mouth. "Man I must have eaten something bad" she groans rubbing her face. Liena hears her cell phone ring. Heading back into the room she flops on the bed as she answers. "Yeah?"
"Hey did I wake you?" Angel asks
"No. But I wish I still was asleep" she groans
"Why?" Angel asks concerned. "Are you tired?"
Liena sighs as she stands. "No. I just spent 10 minutes losing all I've eaten in two days" she walks to her suitcase and pulls out some clothes.
Hearing that Angel demands, "Are you ill?"
"No I feel fine. It was probably something I ate or didn't eat"
"Huh?"
"Some times if I don't feed for a long time I can get a little weak sometimes I get a stomach ache." she answers
"But?"
"It's never resulted in me throwing up." she groans, "oh well. Its probably from all the changes in my life" she laughs "At least I'm not pregnant" she jokes weakly. Inside she feels a sharp pain to her heart. "So how's life there?"
"Um we found out that the Mayor has to do a ritual involving some nasty looking spiders being food" Angel says
Liena hears something else in Angel's voice. "Somethings wrong. Spill" she remarks
Angel takes in an uneeded breath. "something the Mayor said about loving a mortal. It made me think about the future."
"What about it?" Liena asks dread hitting her heart
"Am I hindering Buffy's future? I love her but I don't know if that's enough. I know it would be if I was mortal but I'm not."
"So your questioning your relationship with Buffy over the words of a man who hates you?"
"I guess but he's been around for a long time. He loved a mortal and lost her. Buffy has a lot to deal with just being the Slayer. I feel like I'm holding her back from living a normal life, from being happy."
"What are you going to do?" Liena asks
"I don't know. I know I love her but am I being selfish for staying with her? For keeping her from finding a normal guy. A guy who can take her outside in the sun. A guy she can have kids with and grow old with. A guy who can't lose his soul and become a killer just because they make love"
"Those are valid reasons Angel. You need to remember that the average Slayer hasn't lived long enough to have any kids or get married."
"I know. But she will be able to experience life outside being the Slayer. I've loved her since she was 15 but she's so young to be tied down. She graduates next month. She starts college in September. I feel like I'm holding her back from being normal."
"Angel talk with her. Listen to yourself no one else." Liena advises
"Thanks. Your right"
"I have always been good at giving advice but I suck at taking it." she chuckles. Liena stands up takes in a sharp breath. "Whoa" she mutters as a wave of dizziness hits her. "Spinning world" she groans flopping back on the bed
"You OK?" Angel asks concerned
"Yeah the world's spinning but I'll live" she groans
"Be careful sweetheart. Go and get something to eat" he orders
"Sure. Tell everyone I say hey. Remember what I said Papa listen only to yourself"
"I will. I'll talk to you later." Angel says. The two hang up.
Liena glances outside to see the sun still high in the sky. "I'm hungry. I better go get something to eat." she groans when her stomach does flipflops at the thought. "I'll get some saltines then maybe later I'll hunt" she pulls on some clothes and heads to the corner store and buys some saltines. Liena goes to the nearest park. Sitting down her eyes are drawn to the playground where there are kids laughing and playing. Liena laughs sadly at their antics.
"I miss Jessa" she thinks. "I'll call her later." Liena sits there watching the children play. Finally night falls. Liena goes out to hunt. By midnight she had drained three vampires. Not feeling any different Liena returns to her motel room. Curling up on the bed she falls asleep.
She's staring out at the night sky when she feels cool arms wrap around her waist. Leaning back against the strong chest she laces her fingers with his. "Its such a beautiful night" she sighs
"Not as beautiful as you luv" he says nuzzling her neck gently
Liena turns around to find Spike standing there. She gently pulls him down for a light kiss. "Spike" she whispers kissing him again. "Make love to me Spike" she asks looking up at his bright blue eyes.
He leans down and kisses her softly nipping at her bottom lip. Slowly their tongues meet then battle for dominance begins leisurely at first and then frantically. Spike pulls away so she can breath and kisses her neck nipping at her vein.
Liena gasps his name in pleasure. "Please Spike" she whimpers digging her nails into his back. Spike pulls away and slowly he removes her shirt. At the feeling of his hands on her bare skin she shivers in anticipation. Liena stares into Spike's eyes as his hands skim her upper body. His thumbs brush over her nipples and she bites her lip as she hisses in pleasure. She slowly pulls his shirt out of his pants. Liena runs her hands up his back scratching lightly.
"Kat" he growls as he smells his blood. He quickly strips off her pajama bottoms leaving her standing there in her panties. "Beautiful" he hisses. Carefully he picks her up and lays her on the bed then removes his pants. He sits beside her on the bed running his hand up her legs. Stopping he removes her panties brushing over her softly.
"Spike" She whimpers at his cool touch arching her hips. "I need you Spike" she growls pulling his head up to kiss him. She runs her hands down to the waist of his boxers. Spike pulls away and strips off his boxers he settles between her legs and slowly they become one. Liena buries her face into the crook of Spike's neck as Spike does the same to her. "Spike" she gasps against his neck wrapping her legs around his waist her arms around his upper chest. She digs her fingers into his back so aroused she doesn't realize that her face has vamped she unconsciously sinks her fangs into his shoulder.
Surprised Spike growls "Kat" as he sinks his fangs into her neck vein. At that moment they both come.
Liena retracts her fangs from his shoulder as she calls his name. "Spike" she curls her fingers into the nape of his neck. "Oh God Spike" she whimpers holding him tightly.
****DREAM ENDS****
Liena awakens moaning Spike's name in pleasure as her body arches off the bed in response to the erotice dream. Whimpering from the force of the orgasm she lays there stunned. Her mind whirling over the dream until she finally falls back to sleep.
CHAPTER 7/?
The next morning when Liena gets out of bed she is hit with another wave of dizziness and nausea. For the next week every morning she wakes up and makes a run for the toilet. Starting to worry Liena is hit with a weird thought "If I wasn't me I'd swear this is morning sickness" Liena sighs rubbing her face tiredly. Glancing at the clock she notices its almost time for check out. Packing up her stuff she heads out to her car after returning her room key. As she gets in the car her cell phone rings, "Hello" she greets
"Hi" greets Angel
"Hey, hows it going?" she asks starting the car
"I've made up my mind"
"About?"
"Buffy and my future" he answers sadly
"What?" she asks
"I'm leaving Sunnydale after the Ascension" Angel replies
"Are you sure its what you want?"
"I don't want to I have to. She needs a life, a life I can't give her."
Hearing that news Liena feels like she's about to heave. "Can you hold on for a sec?" she requests
"Sure" Angel remarks puzzeled
Liena reaches to the back seat and grabs the box of saltines. Opening the box she eats a cracker then picks the phone up. "So what are you going to do?"
"I'm thinking of going to LA. There are people there who need saving" Angel listens as Liena eats another cracker. "You OK?" he asks concerned
"I've been better" she sighs
"So are you still feeling ill?" he asks
"Yea. Its different than when I'm ill from needing to feed."
"How different?"
"Normally if I need to feed once I do I'm fine. "
"So what do you think it is?" Angel asks
"Not sure. If someone else told me that they felt like this I'd say the symptoms were morning sickness. But thats impossible" she laughs
"Maybe you should go see a doctor" Angel suggests
Liena chuckles. "Yeah and then I'd have major explaining why my blood work up is different. I'm thinking I might go see Methos. He's worked as a doctor many times and he's been mine since I was a child. He's the only one I can trust. I just don't feel like heading to France right now."
"Why not?"
"Memories" she sighs
"Go. Your ill you need to have Methos check you out."
"I know. I guess I should get the first flight out. Before I wimp out"
"Want me to meet you there?" Angel asks
"No. Buffy and Sunnydale need you there. I'll be fine. Just take care of everything with Buffy and the Ascension. BE careful." she orders, "If you get dusted I swear I will never forgive you."
"I promise. Just be careful yourself. Let me know how things go."
"I will. Angel I should warn you that losing a mortal lover is the hardest part of being immortal. Not just losing them to death but losing them to nobility hurts even more."
"I know and I haven't even done it yet"
"If you need to talk call me" Liena states softly
"Same with you."
"I'll call when I land." she promises
"If you don't" Angel threatens lightly
"I will" she promises. They say goodbye and hang up. Liena drives to the airport. Parking the car she walks into the airport terminal. Walking to the schedule Liena scans for the next flight to France. Running to the ticket counter she tells the lady. "I need a ticket for the 2:30 flight to France."
"Your in luck there is one seat left." the attendent says
"I'll take it" Liena says. They make the transaction and Liena picks up her backpack and makes a run for the gate. When she gets there she realizes she has enough time to call Methos and let him know she's coming. Dialing she gets the answering machine. Frustrated that he's not answering Liena growls angrily. "Methos I know your home. Its too early for you to be up. Now get your ass out of bed."
On the other end Methos groans in frustration. Picking up his phone he answers. "What?"
"I'm on my way to France."
"Why?" he asks alert
Sighing Liena answers. "I've been ill."
"Ill what do you mean?" he demands sitting up
"I'll explain later. Methos can, can you pick up Jessa and bring her with you to the airport? I need to see my girl."
"Sure. When does your flight leave?"
"At 2:30. I should be in around 7 or so."
"All right. Jessa and I will be there" he promises
"Give her a kiss for me" Liena requests
"I do everytime I see her" They say good bye and hangup. Fifteen minutes later Liena gets on the plane
Liena lands in France. Getting off the plane she sees Methos standing there waiting for her. She smiles when she sees the little blond haired girl in pigtails in his arms leaning on his shoulder sucking her thumb. Methos notices Liena walking off the plane he points her way. The little girls follows his finger when she sees Liena her green eyes light up in excitement. She wiggles in Methos's arms until he puts the little girl down.
"MAMA" Jessa calls excitedly running towards her
Liena kneels and catches the little girl in her arms. "Hey baby girl" she cries hugging her tightly. Liena kisses her cheek. "I've missed you"
Jessa kisses her back. "Missed you too Mama"
Liena stands up holding her daughter tightly. Methos joins them taking Liena's bag. "Hi Adam" she greets mindful that the little girl in her arms had no clue that Methos is Adam. "Thanks" she says gently. Methos kisses her on the cheek.
"Mama miss Luca" Jessa says quietly
"Yes Mama misses Luca" Liena acknowledges hugging her. "Adam we should get going" Liena says tiredly
"Want me to take her?" he asks gesturing to the toddler. Liena shakes her head in response kissing her daughter's head. "Lets get going then" He leads them out to the car. After settling the toddler in the car seat Methos pulls out of the parking space and heads back to his apartment.
Fifteen minutes later he pulls into his parking spot. Liena unbuckles the dozing toddler from the car seat while Methos grabs her bags. The three head to the apartment. Liena carries the sleeping toddler into one of the guest rooms and puts her down. "sleep well baby" she whispers kissing her daughters forehead. Quietly she heads to the kitchen to find Methos opening a beer.
"Want one?" he asks
Liena shakes her head. "I need to call Angel. I told him I'd check in" she dials his number
"Hello" he growls tiredly
"Hey just called to check in" she says
"So you got there ok?" he asks
"Yeah. Go back to sleep. I'll call later" Liena says
"Night" Angel grumbles hanging up
Liena puts the phone down. "I can't believe it" she says stunned
"what?"
"He actually broke up with Buffy"
"Angel broke up with Buffy?"
"Yeah he decided that it was for the best." Liena yawns
"Why don't you go get some sleep" he advises "We'll talk tomorrow"
Liena nods and heads to the bedroom. Stripping down to her shirt and panties she crawls into the bed and promptly falls asleep.
CHAPTER 8/?
The next morning Liena wakes up. Sitting up she feels the nausea hit her. Groaning she jumps out of bed and rushes to the bathroom. She hears the shower running not caring that Methos is in the shower Liena throws the bathroom door open.
"shit" Methos says surprised at the interruption
Ignoring him Liena makes it to the toilet just as she heaves emptying her stomach. Methos having heard Liena barge in becomes concerned when he hears her throwing up. Turning off the shower he grabs a towel and wraps it around his waist as he gets out of the shower. He finds Leina hanging over the toilet heaving. Kneeling beside her Methos pulls her hair back and strokes her back gently. "Sweetheart you OK?" he asks concerned
Liena pushes away from the toilet and leans against the wall. Methos gets up and gets her a glass of water. Handing it to her he touches her forehead to feel for a fever. "You don't have a fever." he states with a frown. "Have you fed?"
Liena nods. "It wasn't that"
"How long have you felt like this?" he demands
"Little over a week" she groans
"Is it possible you fed off a vamp with bad blood?"
Liena shakes her head. "No. I didn't feed until the first time I threw up" Liena looks at Methos sadly. "what's wrong with me?"
"You have no idea what brought this on?" he asks concerned
Liena shakes her head. "If it was anyone else I'd say they have morning sickness. But thats impossible" she says. Not getting an answer she looks at Methos. "Isn't it?" she demands seeing the look on his face
Methos shrugs. "I don't know. I mean we assumed it wasn't possible. But you aren't like most immortals."
She frowns. "Methos how? I haven't had a period since the curse set in. And why now? Luca and I had been together for over 200 years and if I am pregnant why this long?"
"Kat...Luca couldn't be the father. He was an actual immortal. He was given immortality not cursed with it. He chose it"
Liena looks at him stunned "But...but if he isn't the father then it would be an immaculate conception because the only guy other than Luca I slept with was..."
"was who?" Methos demands
Looking away from Methos she wraps her arms around her knees. "Spike" she whispers
Methos looks at her stunned. He hugs her. "it'll be OK sweetheart"
"Spike can't be the father he's a vampire." she mutters
"I know. But you were on a Hellmouth. You know weird things happen when your on one" Methos stands up. "Look I'll need to draw some blood. I'll also get one of those home pregnancy tests. I have no clue if they'll work with you."
Liena looks up at him tears in her eyes. "Methos what if I am pregnant? What am I going to do?"
"We need to find out if you are. Then we'll go from there. I'm here for you sweetheart. Remember that" he says walking out of the bathroom he heads into his room and quickly gets dressed. "I'll be back as soon as possible" he says as Liena pulls on his bathrobe. She nods and mumbles bye. She listens as he leaves the apartment.
Slowly Liena heads to the couch. Pulling the robe tight she burrows into it inhaling the familiar scent. Tears fall down her cheeks. She places her hand against her abdomen. "Are you a baby in there? Or am I just ill with something I've never had? I don't know which is worse. The idea of an unknown illness or a baby? I'm not saying that if I am pregnant I resent you its just weird you know. I mean I'm over 200 years old and never been pregnant. I would have liked to have Luca's baby but now that I think about it the chance of Luca being your father is nil. But Spike?" she chuckles, "Spike is a vampire. I'll admit he's funny, somewhat sweet, gorgeous but he's still Spike. If I am having Spike's baby I hope it has his eyes and maybe his sense of humor."
"Mama" calls a little voice jarring Liena out of her thoughts. Liena looks behind her to find Jessa rubbing her eyes tiredly.
"Morning Jessa" she smiles. The little girl walks over to the couch and curls up at her side
"Whats wrong Mama?" Jessa asks worriedly
"Nothing. How did you sleep sweetie?"
"I had no bad dreams"
"thats good" Liena says kissing her head
Liena listens distractedly as her daughter chatters away. She glances at the door nervously awaiting Methos's return. After a little while she hears two sets of footsteps coming towards the door. Listening closely she hears Methos and Amanda talking. The door opens and the two older Immortals enter. "Hi Amanda" Liena greets.
Jessa sees the blond Immortal and shrieks excitedly "Manda" she jumps off the couch racing towards the Immortal.
Amanda kneels catching the toodler. Standing she hugs the little girl. "Hi Jessa" Amanda looks Liena over critically. "God you look terrible" she remarks
"Thanks" Liena groans jumping up she races into the bathroom
Amanda notices the toddlers worried look. "Jessa how would you like to spend the day with me?" she asks hoping to distract her.
Jessa frowns towards the bathroom. "But Mama" she protests
Glancing at Amanda, Methos rubs the toddlers hair affectionately. "Mama's fine' he lies. 'she just has a tummy ache"
"I'm fine Jessa" Liena remarks from the doorway. "Sweetie why don't you go with Manda"
Jessa looks at the adults indecisive. Amanda then says excitedly. "Jess I was planning on going to the zoo today. I was wondering if you would like to come with me?"Jessa nods enthusiastically. "Good. But first lets get you dressed, and fed. Maybe we can go to the toystore and if we have time the park"
"Yeah" Jessa shrieks clapping her hands. "Jessa dressed" she points to the bedroom door. Laughing Amanda carries the toddler into the room to get her dressed.
Chapter 9/?
Once the toddler is gone Methos empties the grocery bag. "I picked up some ginger ale and saltines. I had to get numerous tests. I wasn't sure if your chemistry would match with mortals.
Liena sighs absently touching her abdomen. She glances towards the bedroom door. She rubs her temples to relieve the building tension. "What am I going to do?"
"You know that you have 3 options-- raise it, abort it or have Whistler do the same thing he did with you"
"Methos if I am pregnant I want to keep it." she says firmly. Looking at the immortal she continues. "You know I've always wanted to have a baby." she glances sadly at the door. Knowing that Jessa is going to be out sooner or later the two switch from English to Italian. "Its just with her abilities I have enough to worry about. Everyday I worry that someone will find out when she gets angry. I'm just worried that if I am pregnant what will this child be? Human? or Vampire? With Jessa I worry that she'll accidently hurt someone when she's angry. There is a possibility that if I am this child could accidentally vamp out and drain someone. I mean thats the fact if its more vampire. But if its more human and someone finds out its conception we could have a different type of trouble"
"Liena we have to find out first before we worry about the what ifs" Methos reminds
The bedroom door opens and Amanda and Jessa join them in the kitchen. "So Jessa what do you want for breakfast?" Amanda asks sitting the little girl at the breakfast counter
Jessa looks at them thoughfully and then grins, "Mooshy eggs"
Amanda looks quizzically at Liena. "Mooshy eggs?"
Liena swallows a wave of nausea at the mention of eggs. "Scrambled" she explains. "Scuse me" she jumps up and rushes into the bathroom and slams the door behind her.
Methos sighs and starts to get things out of the fridge. "So Jess do you want cheese?"
Jessa nods "Cheese" she demands
Methos glances towards the bathroom. Amanda notices his concern. "I'll finish making breakfast. Go check on her" Methos nods taking the saltines and ginger ale he goes into the bathroom.
He finds Liena hanging over the toilet. "Its been a while since I've heard that sound" he chuckles
"Shut up" Liena growls. She leans wearily against the wall. She takes the crackers and ginger ale. "Thanks" she says taking a sip of ginger ale.
"Sweetheart everything will be OK"
"What am I going to tell Angel?" she sighs. "I haven't even told him about Jessa"
"Why not?" Methos demands
Liena rubs her forehead. "I don't know. I just never got around to it. I wanted to but everything just happened so fast. I don't think he'll have an issue with Jessa. Its just if I am pregnant then Spike is the father. I'm just scared Methos. Its going to be hard to tell Angel that I'm pregnant, if I am. Its going to be even harder to tell him who the father is."
"What about Spike?"
"I don't know. He's probably left Sunnydale"
"If you are pregnant are you going to tell him?"
Liena shrugs "I honestly don't know. I'm not sure if I want to. Its not like its going to change anything whether or not I do"
There is a knock on the bathroom door. Amanda enters the bathroom. "we're leaving now. I'll have her back at 6."
"Thanks Amanda" Liena says
"Bye Mama" Jessa calls from the other room
"By sweetie" Liena calls back. They wait until the two are gone. "Get me those tests." she growls. Methos gets up and leaves a few moments later he returns with the tests. Handing them to her he closes the bathroom door. Fifteen minutes later Liena opens the door. Walking out she heads into the living room joining Methos on the couch.
Methos asks. "Did you take all of them?"
"Yes." Liena answers. "Methos if I am pregnant is it going to be a normal pregnancy?"
"I don't know." he admits, "Liena I think that we are going to need outside help"
"What do you mean?" she asks suspicously
"I think that the only person that can help us is Mr. Giles" seeing she's about to protest Methos holds up his hand. "I'll call him and see if I he can research any complications" he glances at his watch "Its time"
"Can you check them?" she begs. Methos nods and heads into the bathroom. A few moments later Methos returns silent. "I'm pregnant aren't I" she states. She awaits Methos's answer.
"Yes. 3 out of the 4 tests were positive." he answers sitting beside her. Liena leans against him tiredly.
"What now?" she asks hesitantly
Methos stands up. He pulls Liena to her feet. "Now go get dressed. I'm going to take you to the hospital"
"what?!" she exclaims
"Sweetheart I need to do a sonogram. And I can get one done faster at the hospital. We need to make sure everything is all right"
"But Methos someone could find out" she protests
"No argument. I'll take care of it. Go get dressed" he orders
Liena nods reluctantly and heads into the bedroom. Closing the door she leans against it placing her hand on her belly. "well now I know its a baby making me sick." She walks over to the full length mirror and stares at her reflection. Lifting up her shirt she stares at her flat abdomen. "God Luca I'm having a baby." she thinks sadly. "What hurts is that your not the father. Why now?" Liena groans. "Why Spike?" Turning away from the mirror she removes the shirt and panties and pulls on some clean clothes. Leaving the bedroom she finds Methos waiting. "Ready" she announces
Methos nods opening the front door the two head silently to the car. The car is filled with worried silence as Methos drives to the hospital. "The doctor we're meeting is a friend of Mac's. Her name is Anne."
"Methos can we trust her?" Liena asks nervously
"She won't be the one doing the sonogram. I just need her there to cover for my using the hospital equipment. I promise that I will be careful to protect you and my future godchild" he smiles reassuringly at her
"Thank you" she says softly. Methos pulls into the hospital parking lot. Getting out of the car the two walk into the hospital.
Walking up to the nurses station Methos smiles his most charming smile. "Hello I am Dr. Adam Pearson. I'm looking for Dr. Anne Davis."
"Ok. Have a seat and I'll call her and let her know your here." the nurse smiles
Methos and Liena take their seats. "Does she know about us?" Liena asks nervously
"Yes. Duncan told her a while ago" Methos answers taking her hand he squeezes it gently. Liena lays her head on his shoulder
"I love you Methos" she whispers. He kisses her head softly. The two sit there for a few moments
"Hello Adam" a lady says
Liena looks up to see a kind darkhaired woman standing before them. The two stand up. "Anne this is my goddaughter Katherine. Katherine this is Anne"
"Hi nice to meet you" Liena says
"You too. When Duncan called he told me that you needed my help." Anne remarks
Methos nods. "Anne I need to do a sonogram on Katherine"
"I can do it for you" Anne offers
Methos shakes his head. "I've been her doctor since she was a child. There are certain reasons why I need to do it"
"Um she's one of you.. Isn't she" Anne asks quietly
"In a way. There are other things you can't know" Methos remarks
Anne looks at him surprised. "OK. So its safer for me to not know"
"Yes" Liena remarks quietly holding his hand tightly
Anne looks at the nervous teen. "Come on" she says leading them to an exam room. "Everything you'll need is in this room. If you need anything or if anyone disturbs you tell them to come see me"
"Thank you Anne" Methos says
Liena gets up on the exam table. Laying back she stares up at the ceiling as Methos gets things together. "OK Liena lets see how it looks" Silently Liena lifts up her shirt exposing her abdomen. Methos positions the machine so she can see the image of her child. Methos rubs the cold gel over her belly. Liena watches the screen as Methos runs the wand over her belly. "well this confirms it more solidly. You are definately pregnant. Everything looks right on time for a month old fetus." He points to the small grey image. "I'm still going to do a blood test. There might be some discrepencies in your blood."
Liena takes her eyes away from the screen. "So what sort of problems?" she asks worried
Methos sits beside her. "Liena you know that all pregnancies have problems. But we don't know what to expect with your pregnancy. Thats why I am going to call Mr Giles. I'm sure he has some reference to a pregnancy like yours"
"Methos tell him to keep this from Angel. I don't want to tell him yet. I want to tell him in person"
"Liena I think it would be for the best if you stay here until the end of your first trimester so we can lessen the chance of miscarriage" Liena nods.
Ten minutes later the two leave the hospital and return to the apartment. "Go lay down Liena" Methos says. Liena nods.
Smiling sadly she asks, "Can I sleep in your bed?"
Methos smiles back. He leans forwards and kisses her softly on the forehead. "Go ahead" Liena heads into his room removing her jeans she curls up in his bed pulling the familiar scented blankets close.
She stares at the wall her hand going to her abdomen. "Hello baby" she thinks. Smiling sadly her mind runs over a bunch of thoughts. "I just want you to know that I will never resent you no matter who your father is. I'll try to keep you safe always and so will the rest of the family." Liena closes her eyes and sees a dark haired little boy with bright blue eyes. "I hope you have your father's eyes." She smiles at the thought of Spike's eyes. "I know you won't have your father in your life. Its for the best. Spike is Spike. He can be the sweetest guy or the meanest. But he's inlove with Dru. And Dru needs him. You won't be lacking father figures" she grins. "Spike's blue eyes and your grandfathers smile I hope thats what you inherit from them." Liena's mind wanders over thoughts until she falls asleep.
Liena awakens to Methos gently shaking her. Opening her eyes she grunts "what?"
"I'm taking Jessa and Amanda out to dinner. You hungry?"
Liena shakes her head. "Sleepy" she mutters.
"I'll bring you something back" he promises. She nods and goes back to sleep.
A little while later Liena is awakened by the sound of the bedside phone ringing. Growling at the interruption of her sleep she reaches over and grabs the phone. "What?" she growls in annoyance
"Gee someones not a happy camper" Liena hears Angel remarks
"Hello" she yawns
"Did I wake you?"
"Yeah. Its OK." she says curling up under the covers. "So whats going on?" she asks
"Besides getting ready for the Ascension and leaving Buffy nothing"
"So how did she take it?"
"Pretty well. I'm still around"
"How long until the Ascension?"
"Not sure really."
The father and daughter talk for half an hour and then say goodbye. Liena hears the front door opening. getting up she puts on Methos's robe and meets him and Jessa in the living room.
"Mama" Jessa says excitedly
"Hey midget." Liena remarks picking the toddler up. "What did you do today?"
"Zoo" she answers
"So Manda took you to the zoo huh?" she carries the toddler to the couch and sits down. "So sweetie what did you see at the zoo?"
"Big kitties"
"Oh you saw big kitties" Liena says smiling at Methos. "what else?"
"Baby phants"
"You saw baby elephants? Were they cute?"
"Yeah." Jessa frowns quizzically as she looks around the room
Liena and Methos's gazes meet confused at the toddlers actions. "Jess what is it?"
Jessa crawls off Liena's lap and lays her ear against her belly. "thump, thump" she responds
Liena's eyes go to Methos's stunned. "You can hear that?" she asks shocked. "How is that possible?" she demands looking at Methos.
"I don't know. Her genetic makeup could allow her to hear what normal humans can't." Methos answers
"Than why couldn't I? I mean I have the senses and its my body"
"Yes but you rarely use them on yourself"
Liena looks down to see the toddler had fallen asleep listening to the faint heartbeat. Stroking her hair she remarks "Well now I have to tell her long before I planned to"
"I'll go put her down" Methos says. He walks around the couch and picks the toddler up. "You go eat." He orders
"I'm not hungry." Liena remarks
Methos looks at her sternly. "EAT. Your eating for two now."
Liena sighs. "All right I'll eat." she gets up and heads into the kitchen while Methos puts the toddler down. Taking the leftovers out of the fridge she heats them up in the microwave. Sitting down she starts to eat as Methos comes out of his bedroom in his boxers and t shirt. "I'm not giving back your robe" Liena mumbles
Methos chuckles as he grabs a beer out of the fridge. "What is with you and my clothes? I mean since you were a little girl you have always taken something of mine."
Liena chuckles. "Its because they make me feel safe." she takes a drink of milk. "I talked to Angel"
"How is everything in Sunnydale?"
"He said their busy getting ready for the Ascension"
"Is he still leaving Sunnydale?"
"Yes. After the Ascension. He's going to LA"
"Buffy and the Scooby Gang graduate soon don't they?"
Liena nods. "At the end of the week"
"Your worried about them aren't you?"
She nods. "If I could I would be there"
"I know but you can't"
"I know. I have too much to lose" The two talk for a few more hours and then head to bed.